2026 California State Controller election

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2026 California State Controller Election
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Incumbent Controller

Malia Cohen
Democratic



The 2026 California State Controller election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the California State Controller. The nonpartisan top-two primary election will take place on June 2, 2026. Incumbent Democratic State Controller Malia Cohen was elected in 2022 with 55.35% to Republican opponent Lanhee Chen's 44.65%. [1] This margin was the closest of the 2022 statewide elections in California. [2] After previously mulling a run for state treasurer, [3] Cohen decided to run for reelection to a second term. [4]

Contents

Candidates

Democratic Party

Declared

Filed paperwork

Republican Party

Declared

Peace and Freedom Party

Filed paperwork

Primary election

Endorsements

Malia Cohen (D)
Labor unions
Organizations
Party chapters
Herb Morgan (R)
Political parties

See also

Notes

  1. ↑ As reported by Cal Matters, the campaign finance balance is carried over as surplus from his withdrawn 2006 bid. [7]

References

  1. ↑ Nixon, Nicole (December 6, 2022). "Here's what we know about California 2022 election results". CapRadio . Retrieved September 18, 2025.
  2. ↑ Mehta, Seema (March 10, 2023). "California Republicans, buoyed by congressional wins, have no obvious Senate prospects". Los Angeles Times . Retrieved September 18, 2025.
  3. ↑ Jones, Blake; Gardiner, Justin (December 20, 2024). "Why Dems are grumbling about Malia Cohen". Politico . Retrieved December 20, 2024.
  4. 1 2 Mason, Melanie; Jones, Blake; Gardiner, Dustin (September 4, 2025). "SCOOP: Villaraigosa swipes at Porter and Becerra". Politico . Retrieved September 18, 2025.
  5. ↑ Laity, Tracey (March 17, 2006). "Family before politics, says Frommer as he withdraws". Los Angeles Times . Retrieved September 19, 2025.
  6. ↑ "Campaign Finance: Frommer, Dario". California Secretary of State . Retrieved September 19, 2025.
  7. 1 2 Koseff, Alexei; Christopher, Ben (December 21, 2022). "Buried treasure: California politicians stash $35 million in leftover campaign cash". Cal Matters. Retrieved September 19, 2025.
  8. ↑ Billing, Karen (May 19, 2025). "Local resident joins the race for California state controller". Del Mar Times. Retrieved September 18, 2025– via The San Diego Union-Tribune.
  9. ↑ "Local 1741 Ratifies Trio of Strong Agreements". International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers Local 1741. August 22, 2025. Retrieved September 19, 2025.
  10. ↑ "Campaign Finance: Adams, Meghann L." California Secretary of State . Retrieved September 19, 2025.
  11. ↑ Teamsters California [@teamsterscalifornia] (September 14, 2025). "We proudly endorse Malia Cohen for California State Controller" . Retrieved September 19, 2025– via Instagram.
  12. ↑ Sinogui, Flo (September 11, 2025). "Teamsters Local 665 & Teamsters California Endorse State Candidates". Teamsters Local 665. Retrieved September 18, 2025.
  13. ↑ BWOPA PAC [@bwopa_pac] (August 26, 2025). "We are thrilled to endorse @malia.cohen's re-election as CA State Controller" . Retrieved September 18, 2025– via Instagram.
  14. ↑ Katz, Joshua Keller (September 18, 2025). "2025 Endorsement Results". Santa Monica Democratic Party. Retrieved September 23, 2025.
  15. ↑ Giusto, Andrew (August 22, 2025). "Unity Party Fields California Candidates Times Two". Unity Party of America . Retrieved September 18, 2025.

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